SA国际影视传媒淩uh-roh,SA国际影视传媒� to quote Scooby-Doo, was the operative response as NWT SPCA staff watched vanloads of South Slave residents arrive in Yellowknife following flood-related evacuations last month.

SA国际影视传媒淒o all these people have dogs?SA国际影视传媒� Craig Taggart, NWT SPCA manager, wondered aloud before the passenger doors even slid open.

Fortunately, most of the damp dogs and felines fleeing the flood found temporary shelter in Yellowknife businesses, such as Crooked Whisker Pet Supplies, Qimmiq Kennels, Happy Pooch Grooming and Pet Supplies and Borealis Kennels SA国际影视传媒� or in dry, pet-friendly households, said Taggart.

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The NWT SPCA shelter did take in six cats and one surrendered dog as a result of the flood, but it wasnSA国际影视传媒檛 the furry deluge it could have been.

Year-round, such volunteerism is what permits the NWT SPCA to do what it does.

In addition to the Hay River cats, the NWT SPCA is currently sheltering 22 dogs and nine puppies. Most of these animals need at least two walks outside per day.

SA国际影视传媒淥ur volunteers are essential,SA国际影视传媒� said Taggart. SA国际影视传媒淰olunteers provide more socialization for the dogs SA国际影视传媒� some of these dogs get walked by 30 people in a week, which is super-beneficial for the dogs.SA国际影视传媒�

Volunteers walk shelter dogs alone with an earbud plugged in, or show up with a friend to chat with. Some parents and children teams walk dogs regularly, as well.

SA国际影视传媒淚 think itSA国际影视传媒檚 a good opportunity to get myself outside and have motivation to walk with someone who is more motivated than me,SA国际影视传媒� said Myranda Bolstad, who walked a SA国际影视传媒渟uper-chillSA国际影视传媒� long-haired mix named Maggie earlier this week, among other lucky dogs.

When Maggie and the other dogs are getting their exercise with the volunteers outside, staff have time to work one-on-one with certain pets or to finish up detailed work that demands their full attention.

SA国际影视传媒淰olunteers help alleviate the workload for staff,SA国际影视传媒� said Taggart.

In addition to sheltering the Hay River cats and dog, the NWT SPCA also helped direct food to the Hay River animal shelter during the evacuation.